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2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas

8 Colleges
$64,238 Avg Salary
$28,730 Avg Student Debt

Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 3rd in Kansas. In fact, 2,633 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Kansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 8 schools in Kansas to see which ones were the most popular online bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for nursing majors pursuing an online bachelor's degree.

#1

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Kansas the most popular online school in Kansas for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 90% of the nursing majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, nursing majors at KU accumulate an average of around $23,714 in student debt.

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The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at Wichita State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Kansas. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 15% are male.

The average amount in student loans that nursing majors at WSU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,153. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $177, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Washburn University

Topeka, KS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washburn University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas list. Located in the midsize city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 83% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 17% are male.

Nursing majors at Washburn University take out an average of $27,487 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $187.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Fort Hays State University is a great place for nursing students working on their online bachelor’s degree. FHSU is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Hays.

Women make up 87% of the nursing majors at the school.

Nursing majors at FHSU take out an average of $24,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Ottawa University - Kansas City

Overland Park, KS

The in-demand online bachelor’s degree programs at Ottawa University - Kansas City helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Kansas. Ottawa University - Kansas City is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park.

Women make up 82% of the nursing majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, nursing graduates from Ottawa University - Kansas City carry an average student debtload of $29,652.

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#6

Grantham University

Lenexa, KS

Grantham University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Grantham University is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Lenexa.

About 91% of the students majoring in nursing at the school are women while 9% are male.

On average, nursing graduates from Grantham University take out $29,478 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#7

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS

Southwestern College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas ranking. Located in the town of Winfield, SC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 8 students majoring in nursing at SC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

On average, nursing graduates from SC take out $41,134 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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With a ranking of #8, Ottawa University - Online did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their online bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Ottawa, Ottawa University - Online is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.

Nursing majors at Ottawa University - Online take out an average of $29,652 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Best Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular Nursing Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 6,840
Minnesota 14,890
Iowa 2,966
Nebraska 1,908
North Dakota 976
South Dakota 1,022

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One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308
Public Health 40,596

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Aleksahgabrielle.

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